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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that special educators can use to support planning, scaffolding, differentiation, and assessment without replacing their vital role in instruction. This guide provides an overview of AI tools and explores how special education professionals can use them to improve efficiency and increase access to the curriculum for diverse learners. It also examines ways to promote student agency by introducing students in grades four and above to AI tools that can help them personalize content, monitor progress toward goals, collaborate with others, and amplify their voices, while remaining responsible for their own learning.

This compact yet comprehensive guide also

Identifies various AI tools and their strengths and weaknesses
Outlines a framework for skillful prompting (CRAFT)
Includes a chart on how different staff can use AI
Provides examples of AI integration at different grade levels

Lisa Dieker, PhD: Dr. Lisa Dieker is the Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas and director of the FLITE Center. An internationally recognized scholar, she has secured approximately $40M million in grants, authored 12 books and 100+ publications, advised over 100 doctoral students, and holds seven patents in educational technology.